courtship
[ˈkɔ:rtʃɪp]
n.
求爱期，追求期;
求爱，求婚;
[动]求偶（现象）;
例句:
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After a three-weekend courtship, Pamela accepted Randolph's proposal of marriage.
经过3个周末的追求之后，帕梅拉接受了伦道夫的求婚。
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After a short courtship, she accepted his marriage proposal.
恋爱没多长时间，她就接受了他的求婚。
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They were more interested in courtship and cars than in school.
比起上学，他们对谈恋爱和汽车更感兴趣。
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Socialising and courtship are different for showman kids.
来自THETIMES
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In courtship, gifts are always appreciated.
来自BBC
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They were married after a brief courtship.
来自F. Astaire